Highland Park
Middle School
Administration
Kirsti Guidoux - Principal
Mikaela Vanderperren - Assistant Principal
Greetings students & families! I am so excited to learn, grow and work alongside you as your Assistant Principal! Allow me to share a little bit about myself. I grew up in Chaska, Minnesota and received my college degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. I’ve taught English Language Development and Spanish K-12 in Texas, WI, MN and 2 districts in Oregon. I have been in administrative roles for the last 5 years. This is my 32nd year in education and I’m SO excited to help all students make positive memories of their middle school years. My favorite parts of middle school were my friends (several of which I’m still in touch with), band, choir and after school activities.
As your Assistant Principal, I believe we are better together. My job is to make sure all students, families and staff feel welcome and safe so they can be their most successful selves. When we work together to create a sense of community through accountability and belonging, growth is the natural outcome. I love being a Husky!
When I’m not spending time with our Huskies, I enjoy spending time with my husband and our 3 “kids” (ages 24, 21 and 17) and our two dogs. We love to explore our adopted home of Oregon by hiking, biking and eating food from all over the world.